There are some shining stars among Sterling residents

There are some shining stars among Sterling residents. The Northeast Colorado Health Department held its sixth annual Public Health Shining Star awards ceremony to recognize the efforts of others that champion public health and have a positive impact for communities in northeast Colorado. Three individuals from NCHD's six-county area were honored with the 2013 awards, including two Sterling veterinarians who have been involved in efforts to stop the spread of rabies among area wildlife and pets. Organizers say it takes a community to support public health, and these awards acknowledge that public health really does involve the public.
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They're being bullys!

They're being bullys. That's the sentiment of some Sterling lawmakers who say, despite a Supreme Court ruling that states pipeline companies do not have eminent domain rights, some of them are threatening condemnation when they can't get their way on pipeline easements. Democrats in the House Transportation and Energy Committee opposed a bill that would have granted eminent domain and condemnation rights to oil pipeline companies, and voted Thursday to kill the bill. Sterling and Democrat co-sponsor Rep. Angela Williams told the transportation committee that the bill was just a technical correction to a long-ago statute, and would allow oil pipeline companies the rights of eminent domain, which she says is what the community is afraid of. The bill has continued to pick up opposition during its three-month journey through the General Assembly. About 40 of Colorado's 65 counties voted unanimously to oppose the bill
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Are you diabetic?

Are you diabetic? Learn about "Fast Fat Facts" Friday, May 10, at the monthly program for Morgan County Diabetes Success, from noon to 1 p.m. at Colorado Plains Medical Center, on Lincoln St.. Learn about the role fats play in food preparation, nutrition and health, as well as several other issues of importance to those with diabetes or other chronic health conditions.several issues of importance to those with diabetes or other chronic health conditions. The presentation is free, and no registration is required.For details, call Morgan County Extension Center at 970-542-3544.
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The 2013 Morgan County Relay for Life is getting a head start

The 2013 Morgan County Relay for Life is getting a head start. Many area teams have already been busy organizing fundraisers for this summers event, including staff at Brush’s East Morgan County Hospital, where each department donated ‘themed’ baskets filled with goodies for public bids. The 2013 Morgan County Relay for Life has been held annually since 2002, in support of the American Cancer Society, which has held the relays since 1985. Proceeds raised will help cancer patients with transportation, hotels and a hotline for those in need. While the American Cancer Society enjoys its 100th year, the Morgan County Relay for Life, which has become the ACS’s main fundraiser, will gear up to host the 12th annual event, at Fort Morgan’s Legion Field, Sunday, June 9 for a 12-hour trek.
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The 22nd Master Chorale Spring Concert is this Sunday

The 22nd Master Chorale Spring Concert is this Sunday, (May 5). The program will begin at 4:00 in the Dorothy Corsberg Theatre at Northeastern Junior College. Tickets for the performance are $10 and may be purchased at the Bank of Colorado, and Sterling Federal Credit Union, or call (970) 522-1015. Tickets may also be purchased at the door. Students/children under 12 are admitted free with an adult.
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Brush's Downtown Clean-Up is back to better the community

Brush's Downtown Clean-Up is back to better the community. Volunteers will meet to fuel up with a continental breakfast at the Rising Sun Bakery this Saturday morning, (May 4) at 8:30, before heading out for clean-up efforts from 9-1. Anyone interested is welcome to attend and can call the Brush Area Chamber for more information about how to get involved in helping your community. All who would like to be involved are also encouraged to bring tools such as a hoe or rake.
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Colorado's rural coop customers may or may not have to pay more

Colorado's rural coop customers may or may not have to pay more. A bill that would dramatically raise renewable energy requirements for the electric association has cleared a hurdle in the state House. The bill requires the electricity co-ops to get 25 percent of their energy from renewable sources by 2020, up from 10 percent, and limits consumer rate hikes to pay for the renewable energy upgrade to 2 percent. But the co-ops affected warn it would drive up prices for mostly rural customers. The bill also expands the definition of renewable energy to include coal-mine methane and gas produced from solid waste. The measure previously passed the Senate by a single vote, despite opposition from all Republicans and two Democrats. The bill passed a House committee 8-5 Wednesday.
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Victims of sexual assault were feeling the love

Victims of sexual assault were feeling the love. Chanting, "Victims no more! Take Back the night!" a small group of area residents marched from City Hall through downtown Fort Morgan to City Park Friday night, in protest of sexual abuse. Several survivors addressed the crowd, and made available, help for victims and their families. Victims wanting to talk about being sexually assaulted or how to handle it if they knew someone who had been assaulted, were encouraged to call Sexual Assault Response Advocates, or stop by the S.A.R.A. office in Fort Morgan. Police say more than 200 domestic violence incidents and sexual assaults were reported locally last year, but added, many more cases go undiscovered.
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